U.S. Economic Outlook: Quarterly developments

Highlights: -In the third quarter of 2018, the U.S. economy grew at an annualized rate of 3.5% after rising 4.2% in the second quarter. Growth remained strong, but its composition deteriorated, as inventories accounted for almost two-thirds of the growth. Growth was led by consumer spending, which contributed 2.45% to growth, down from 2.6% in the second quarter, and inventories, which contributed 2.3%. -U.S. employers added 2,268,000 jobs from January to November 2018, more jobs than in 2017. Unemployment rate held steady at 3.7% at the end of November, the lowest level since 1969, while year…

Capital Flows to Latin America and the Caribbean

This document, prepared by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) Washington Office, presents and analyzes the most recent developments (first quarter of 2018) concerning capital flows to Latin America and the Caribbean. The main highlights are: -In January 2018, issuers from Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) placed their highest ever monthly volume of debt in international markets. First quarter debt issuance in international markets also broke a record. -From January to May 2018, total LAC international debt issuance amounted to US$ 67 billion, 6% higher than…

U.S. Economic Outlook - Quarterly Developments

The U.S. economic expansion, which is in its tenth year, is approaching record length but not strength. November marked the 113th month of growth for the U.S. economy, and there have been 38 consecutive quarters of growth. This is the second longest expansion on record, only the 1991-2001 expansion is longer, and it is expected to continue into next year and become the longest on record.…

U.S. Economic Outlook: Recent developments

The U.S. economic expansion remains on track and it has entered its ninth year. January marked the 103th month of growth for the U.S. economy. By May, the current economic expansion will become the second longest on record.1 The unemployment rate sits at 4.1%, the lowest level since December 2000, suggesting the economy has reached, or nearly reached, full capacity.…

Capital Flows to Latin America and the Caribbean: Recent developments

This document, prepared by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) Washington Office, presents and analyzes the most recent developments (third quarter of 2018) concerning capital flows to Latin America and the Caribbean. The main highlights are: The Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region has seen the best and the worst conditions for tapping international capital markets this year. In January 2018, issuers from the region placed their highest ever monthly volume of debt in international markets: US$ 32 billion. First quarter debt issuance in international markets…

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